The CRF Senior Research Nurse will be instrumental in establishing the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) as a dynamic and research-active centre. Being responsible for proactively identifying and seeking suitable studies to bring into the facility, helping to expand the CRF's portfolio of clinical trials, involves:
Expanding the Research Portfolio: Actively seeking new and relevant clinical trials that align with the facility's goals, focusing on diverse therapeutic areas to grow the CRF's research capabilities.
Engaging with Investigators: Building strong relationships with Principal Investigators (PIs), research sponsors, and clinical teams to identify opportunities for new studies, ensuring the facility remains at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research.
Evaluating Suitability: Assessing the feasibility and relevance of potential studies, ensuring they align with the CRF's capacity, expertise, and research focus areas.
This post is ideal for a candidate with a clinical background in nursing and hands-on experience in clinical trials or research.
East Kent Clinical Research Facility (EKCRF) is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced registered nurse to establish the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) as a dynamic, research active centre.
The CRF is a 4-bed purpose-built facility within East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and is striving to be actively supporting research that will bring innovative treatments to our patients. Treatments that may otherwise not be available.
If you want to really have an impact and carve out your career in research as well as making a difference to people's lives, then come join us!
Research at the heart of everything we do is one of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trusts strategic objectives. Our aim is to be able to offer all our patients the opportunity to access new and novel treatments through research., We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.